My GE Profile WPSE4200A0WW has been louder and louder each time it runs during the spin or maybe wash cycle. The motor began to over heat and smell. It seems like something is causing the motor to struggle, or over work. The motor seems good and not binding, the clutch seems to work well the belt is not slipping and looks brand new. The transmission has no leaks. I tried oiling whatever I could get to and that helped, but has not solved the problem. Also the washer seems to move a little bit because it is working so hard to agitate the clothes. What needs to be fixed? Thanks for any help.

You could have an item of clothing between tubs. I once found a bra wrapped around the shaft under the inner basket on an older model. The guy installed another clutch and it did not fix the problem. He donated the machine to me and I did an autopsy. Found the item and called him. By that time he had already gotten another machine and told me to keep it.

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« Last Edit: September 14, 2011, 05:31:37 PM by JWWebster »

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Thanks for getting back to me JW. I liked the video it is very helpful. Is there anything that would need to be oiled, like a bearing? Also is there a way to know if the transmission is jamming up? Thanks again for the help. Bob

Did you try looking between the inner and outer tub,check that first ,you can use a flash light also,shine it on the plastic tub,once you have removed the front panel,and you may be able to see an object between the tub.

I used a flash light and looked between the inner and outer tub, I could see everything except the back and it does not seem like there is anything stuck. I noticed that when I spin the inner tub by hand that once every revolution there is a stiff spot that I can feel. I liked the video, but once I take apart the machine what should I be looking for? Thanks again for the help guys. Bob

I have one out back right now. Larry is gonna locate another tranny and we gonna do a swapout. Gonna take some pics.The ball bearings in the tranny clutch mechanism get dry and hang in the high side of the channel instead of dropping in the deep end and releasing the tub.

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JW,Your video has given me the confidence to take this thing apart. The noise is coming from where the tranny engages the tub (the bottom center of the tub). It only seems to happen when the machine is agitating (or going back and forth) There is no noise during the spin cycle. Where would the bearing be located and what else should I try to service. I noticed the tranny has bolts to come apart, should it be oiled? Thanks Bob